Moodle and Web 2.0

Good computer habits in the digital age can help teachers with not just productivity and student achievement, but with health, too.

Via EDTECH@UTRGV, Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D., Yashy Tohsaku

"Much has been said about transforming the teacher: From a conceptual point of view, teachers stop being the ones giving knowledge in a masterful lecture in the classroom, and they become the guides to their students in an active learning process."

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"The classroom. Since the 1950s, the setup of your average second, sixth or tenth grade classroom hasn’t changed all that much. Desks lined up, students facing forward, teacher up at the front giving a lecture. The same can be said for higher education oftentimes, as well. What gives?"

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How is technology supposed to supersede or excel the learning effectiveness of traditional methods of teaching?

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"Technology in education has become so ubiquitous that one could argue we’ve passed the tipping point. Technology is no longer seen as optional in schools, and everyone from the US Congress to educators in rural district are striving to provide broadband access and networked devices to students in K-12."

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"9 Things Tech-Savvy Teachers Do On A Regular Basis"

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5 Common Uses Of Technology In The Classroom & How We Screw Them Up

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"There are hundreds of things written daily regarding changes, reforms and new research in the profession of education. But much of this comes from outside entities (researchers, politicians, parents, leaders and others) aimed at educators. It’s time for educators to own the changes, thus owning the profession."

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"We associate creativity with art, storytelling, and music. Yet virtually every science and discipline involves creativity in some way. To this end, ensuring students are exposed to avenues of creativity remains key even outside of art hour."

Via EDTECH@UTRGV, Lynnette Van Dyke

Sixty-two percent of K-12 schools support Chromebook initiatives, and 22 percent of those schools use Chromebooks as a primary classroom device.

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"There are several ways teachers can use images to extract the inherent creativity from their students, while simultaneously promoting deep thought, and honing their attention to detail."

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